Top 19 most influential celebrities of the modern age – See who’s number 1! (With Pictures)

2. Stephen Hawking

While Stephen Hawking may not be the traditional celebrity figure, his work is so widely known that he is a celebrity in his own right. He has transformed the way that humanity views the world around them and is renown by all because of it. From his theories on black holes to the structure of the Universe and even the Big Bang, this scientist has brought forth brilliant, albeit controversial, ideas and has gotten people talking because of it. He has even published books geared toward the not-so-scientifically inclined to help them understand the space that is their home and how just looking up at the stars can lead to moments of brilliance… Now just imagine what he could have done had his disability not eradicated his ability to move or speak.